New Products and Announcements

SpectroCertified® Polysulfide SpectroStandards® Formulations

Chemplex polysulfide formulations are ideally suitable for establishing sulfur calibrations in compliance with ASTM Methods D2622, D4294, D7039, D7212 and D7220; initiating and maintaining quality control programs and monitoring potential drifts especially for ultra-low levels of sulfur content in compliance with revisions to ASTM D2622 and D4294 that specify the use of polysulfide. SpectroStandards® polysulfides also boast a long shelf life and stability at room temperature.

SpectroStandards® polysulfides are formulated from refined high-purity, sulfur-free, low viscosity starting materials; they are miscible in lubricating and mineral oils, diesel and ultra clean fuels and high weight percent sulfur in crude and residual oils.

Other features include low volatility, minimal diffusion through thin-film sample support substances and exceptional stability even when subjected to intense x-radiation from WDXRF spectrometers.

Polysulfide SpectroStandards® products are SpectroCertified® quality by traceability to NIST SRM 2724b.

Chemplex Adopts a Wizard for Help

Just ask the Sample Cup
Wizard

In addition to the traditional way of selecting a sample cup to fit into a sample cup holder, Chemplex has adopted a Wizard to assist you in the selection process.

With just with one measurement, the inside diameter of your sample cup holder, the Wizard will take you through a series of questions and based on your replies, which are simply entered by clicking on a circle, it will lead you to the appropriate page on the website offering several sample cup options, attributes and even access to a shopping cart. If you don’t know the sample cup for your sample cup holder, ask the Sample Cup Wizard.

New Simultaneous XRF Spectrometer for the Metals Industry

Bruker-AXS introduces the S8 DRAGON™ simultaneous XRF spectrometer covering almost all elements in the periodic table for process control in metal production and foundries. The S8 DRAGON boasts high degrees of analytical accuracy and precision together with ease of use and reliability.

All Inclusive Bench Top Analyzer Enhances Light Element Analysis

The Bruker-AXS S2 RANGER "all-in-one" compact bench top analyzer integrates pc, printer, vacuum pump and innovative TouchControl™. Coupled with a new XFlash® LE detector and a 50W direct excitation source, the S2 RANGER enhances analytical performance for light elements, inclusive of sodium and magnesium, and extends the applications range.

Eastern Applied Research Offers Xenemetrix Energy Dispersion X-Ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) Instrumentation and Other Systems

Eastern Applied Research, Inc. is offering the Xenemetrix EDXRF analyzer for metallurgical, environmental and petrochemical sample analysis. The wide angle optical geometry system provides the benefit of both direct and polarized excitation. Additional systems include the X-Calibur, X-Cite and a portable S-Mobile series and the Element Xr line for basic single and multi-layer coatings, composition and plating bath solution analysis.

"AutoFluxer Plus" Automatic Fusion Machine for XRF Beads and ICP/AAS Dissolutions in a Single Unit

The AutoFluxer® Plus fusion machine is the next advanced generation of the time-proven AutoFluxer Standard Model. It is especially designed for routine analysis, when reproducible melting conditions for various materials with specific fusion parameters are required, independent whether the machine is operating to capacity with full four stations or in between for some single sample or one or two stations only.

Small footprint for countertop installation, flexibility of use for casting XRF beads or for ICP/AAS dissolutions built in a single machine.

• Temperature Display Separate for Each Station in All Process Stages
• Temperature Stability Reproducible Operating with 1 or 2 or All 4 Stations
• Temperature Setting as per Application Program via PLC
• Temperature Ramping for Level 1, 2, or 3 Level Direct
• Separate Mold Heating Independent of Fusion Cycle for Extended Pt Life
• Independent Settings for Swirling, Pouring and Cooling Cycles
• 1+9 Individual Program Recipes with Cycle Times and Temperatures

XRD Mineralogy Set

XRD Mineralogy Set, Cat. No: 3000

A unique assemblage of 50 different mineralogical powdered substances; most are rare, is available for diverse non-destructive characterization, identification and analytical comparison studies inclusive of x-ray diffraction and other similar methods. The minerals are initially selected for purity content followed by comminution to 44μ and blended for homogenous representation. Each mineral is packaged in a labeled glass vial with a polycone screw cap.

A set consists of 50 processed minerals organized in individual protective polyfoam and assembled in a wood case. The inside lid contains a reference chart alpha-numerically keyed to the mineral vial positions for easy retrieval and identification.

SpectroStandard® XRF Reference Materials Preparation Kit

SpectroStandard® XRF Reference Materials Preparation Kit,
Cat. No: 6700

In the absence of readily available standards for analyzing infrequently occurring powdered unknowns, the SpectroStandard® Kit offers an alternate convenient choice for “in lab” preparations of reference materials.

Each Kit contains fifty concentrated compounds; mostly oxides of the constituent primary elements. One gram of each compound is contained in a labeled glass vial with a polycone screw cap, organized and protected in a polyfoam block and packaged together with two sample vials of SpectroBlend™ 44μ Powder diluent in a plastic case with a lid. The inside of the lid contains a label indicating the alpha-numeric location of each vial for easy retrieval.

Instructions are included for dilution of each compound to a desired element concentration together with SpectroBlend™ 44μ Powder, diluent, to serve as a reference material. After thorough blending, the diluted mixture is usable in “loose powder” form by transferring it to a sample cup with a thin-film attached or in a pellet cup for briquette formation. Reference material briquettes have additional applications during initial instrument installations and for optimizing and monitoring instrument performance and drift.

Automatic Website Translation

SpectroFilm™ Self-Sticking Safety Secondary Windows

Self-Sticking Backing
Secures SpectroFilm
in Position

Easy-to-Use, Self-Sticking, No
Annoying Static
Cling and
Contamination
from Handling

SpectroFilm Safety Secondary Window is conveniently positioned and attached on the platform separating the electronics and sample cup holder chamber. Any accidental sample spillages are shielded from damaging the x-ray tube and detector windows and electronics.

Simply peel off the white colored release paper to expose the adhesive layer and affix SpectroFilm Safety Secondary Window to the platform separating the electronics and sample chamber.

Chemplex Industries, Inc.40th YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Chemplex Industries Inc. has been manufacturing and providing industry leading products related to the preparation of samples for x-ray spectrochemical analysis for 40 years. We are dedicated and proud to continue our research and new product development programs to better serve the analyst. With four decades of experience, product innovation, quality and on-time delivery, Chemplex is the name you have learned to trust for x-ray sample preparation equipment, accessories, standards and supplies.

By popular demand EXPRESS ORDERING is now available

For the extra convenience of customers routinely placing orders for specific catalog numbered items, an Express Ordering icon has been added. It is on the left side of the upper colored band on the Chemplex homepage.

Click the Express Ordering icon for access to a dropdown menu. Enter the catalog number of the product of interest. When the product description and catalog number appears, click on the catalog number in the drop down menu to gain access to prices and the shopping cart. Continue shopping or check out. It's just that easy.

Traditional Agate and Mortar Pestle Sets

Agate is a natural form of quartz noted for its resistance to abrasion, wear and superior hardness. The principal composition is silicon typically with minor constituents less than 0.02% each of magnesium, aluminum, sodium, calcium, iron and potassium.

Biodiesel Fuel Standards and Chemicals

Chemplex has converted its all new general catalog to easy-to-use flash drives. The catalog is fashioned directly after the Chemplex website for convenience of referral from familiarity of use. It’s a must for x-ray spectroscopists at any level wanting the most exacting analytical results. And, there’s plenty of room left over in the Flash Drive for storing any other valuable information... close to 2GB! The new 2GB Flash Drive is packed with complete product descriptions inclusive of the greatest selection of XRF Sample Cups; thin-film sample support windows in standard continuous rolls, precut circles and no annoying static cling SpectroMembrane® configuration; instructions for choosing a sample cup and thin-film sample support windows; calibration standards for the petrochemical field; sample preparation grinding, mixing, pressing and fusion equipment; evacuable stainless steel die sets; comminution containers; fusion fluxes; grinding/briquetting additives; compressible tapered aluminum powdered PelletCups; ball pestles; XRF Sample Cup work stations; related accessory items; technical information; data bases; suggested books; x-ray clinic announcements; exhibitions and an Instrument Manufacturer’s Showcase for analysts considering the purchase of new x-ray spectrometers.

Here's how to receive your FREE personal Chemplex Catalog 2 GB Flash Drive:

(1)  Call Chemplex toll free in USA at: (800) 4 CHEMPLEX (800-424-3675)

(2)  Complete and submit the "Contact Us" form on the Chemplex Home Page and request a new flash drive catalog.

(3)  Request a new flash drive catalog when placing an order; it will be inserted in the shipping carton together with your order assuring your personal receipt.

(4)  Attend any exhibition Chemplex participates and request a new flash drive catalog.

Here's how to receive a hard copy of the Chemplex catalog:

Log on to the Home Page of the Chemplex website and click on the "Download Catalog" icon in the upper right hand corner. You will need a free Adobe PDF reader (available from www.adobe.com). The complete catalog is 113 pages; alternatively only selected pages may be printed.

XRF Sample Cup Thin-Film Window Chemical Resistance Test Paper

Single and Multiple Cavity XRF Sample Cup Work Stations Eliminate Contamination to Thin-Film Windows, Facilitate Sample Fills and Handling

Palm-Held Fastener Product Line Expanded to Accommodate Chemplex TrimLess® XRF Sample Cup Sleeves

The Palm-Held Fasteners that have gained a great deal of popularity in assembling Chemplex XRF Sample Cups have been expanded to include TrimLess® Sleeves. This device is noted for the ease in affixing thin-film sample support windows to sample cups, the uniformity of applied pressure for taut wrinkle-free windows and easy on the thumbs for preparing multiple sample cup preparations.

XRF SAMPLE CUP CAT. NO: 2143 GETS A VENTED CAP WITH A KNOB AND A NEW CATALOG NUMBER 2144

XRF Sample Cup catalog number 2143 is now available with a knob integrated in the vented cap. This new assembly has been assigned catalog number 2144 to distinguish it from the 2143 that has a flat vented cap. All other features for both sample cups are identical. Both sample cup catalog numbers will continue to be offered with the analyst selecting the most appropriate for convenience of handling. Pricing for the 2143 and 2144 are the same.

XRF Sample Transfer Pipettes Simplify Filling Chemplex XRF Sample Cups and for General Laboratory Use

Disposable pipettes are available to transfer petrochemical and many other types of viscous and fluid samples into XRF sample cups and for general laboratory uses. Convenient chart illustrates the most appropriate pipette to use with any Chemplex XRF Sample Cup.

Ensure dispensing equal sample volumes in each XRF Sample Cup for x-ray analysis; prevent accidental spillage and cross contamination possibilities. Chemplex transfer pipettes are affordably priced for single time use.

Fabricated from polyethylene, the unbreakable transfer pipettes integrate the bulb with the stem for convenience of manipulation and easy dispensing. Select fine, medium or large tips for controlling dispensing samples of varying viscosities.

NEW XRF SAMPLE CUP ALTERNATIVE TO CATALOG NUMBER 1095

An alternative to XRF Sample Cup, Catalog number 1095, is now available for Rigaku and Panalytical Venus 200 instruments. This sample cup is assigned Catalog Number 2195 in the 2000 Series that is noted for its unique design that integrates an Internal Overflow Reservoir. The 2195 sample cup consists of three components: a sleeve for the easy attachment of a thin-film sample support window substance that becomes completely enveloped, an integrated Internal Overflow Reservoir within the cell, a vented snap-on cap for pressure equalization with an integrated knob for convenience.

X-RAY INSTRUMENT MANUFACTURER'S SHOWCASE

Chemplex is pleased to announce the addition of a convenient, single source of information to various x-ray instrumentation manufacturers inclusive of direct contact by email, phone, fax and websites. Each manufacturer features a selective image of its x-ray instrument together with a brief description. Analysts interested in expanding their laboratory with new x-ray analytical instrumentation will find this compilation very useful and most convenient to their selection consideration process. Personal contact is direct to the instrument manufacturer.

NEW EASY "SEARCH WEBSITE" ENGINE

A fast and convenient search engine has been designed and incorporated in the Chemplex website. This search feature is located on the bottom of the task pane on the right hand side of the Home page; “Search Website.” Simply type in the item you are interested in reviewing and the system quickly searches the entire Chemplex website, compiles and describes all relevant information on the subject matter in an easy to read format. Click on the subject matter of interest and the appropriate website page will appear.

NEW VOLUMETRIC CAPACITY MORTAR AND PESTLE SET

Cat. No: 845
Mortar and Pestle Set

Mortar and Pestle Sets have been expanded to now include a smaller size that will accommodate a sample volumetric capacity of 13 cm3. Ideally, suitable for reducing agglomerated samples into smaller constituents for acceptance in GyralGrinder® and particularly SpectroMill® grinding vessels. Simple and easy to use; rocks and agglomerated samples are crushed with each downward thrust of the pestle. Fabricated from hardened steel.

NEW SAMPLE CUP FOR THERMO ADVANT'X INSTRUMENTS

Cat. No. 2146 illustrated in Thermo Advant'X Sample Holder

A new XRF Sample Cup, Cat. No. 2146, is now available for the Thermo Advant’X XRF Analyzers. The sample cup consists of three parts: a main cell that integrates an internal overflow reservoir, a sleeve for affixing taut thin-film sample support planes and a vented snap-on cap the features a knob that self-centers the sample cup within the sample holder together with the sample holder cover lid.

NEW THIN-FILM SAMPLE SUPPORT WINDOW GAUGES

Chemplex thin-film sample support windows have been extended to include thinner gauges for increased lower levels of detectability especially for the long wavelength, or lower KeV energy, analyte lines.

New Etnom® Thin-Film Gauges

Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbon diesel and gasoline fuel-resistant Etnom® is available in three new gauges: 1.5, 2.0 and 2.5µ; 0.00006”, 0.00008” and 0.00010”, respectively. The 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0µ gauges of Etnom® are offered in static cling resistant SpectroMembrane® carrier frames while the ultra-thin 1.5µ gauge is supplied in Continuous Rolls owing to its thinness.

New Prolene Thin-Film Gauge

The new Prolene® in 3.0µ gauge tops the transmittance curves with the least amount of x-ray spectral line absorption of all thin-film sample support materials. 3.0µ Prolene® is supplied in SpectroMembrane® Carrier Frames to avoid annoying static cling and contamination and to facilitate handling.

SPECTROPELLET® PROTECTIVE FILM

SpectroPellet® Protective Film provides the analyst with a means to protect the surfaces of stainless steel and optionally available tungsten carbide pellets provided with evacuable die sets from powdered sample material particles having tendencies to adhere. Simply place a SpectroPellet® Protective Film circle on the surface of a metal die using a small drop of ethanol or isobutanol as a temporary adhesive and briquette the sample in the usual manner. After removing the sample briquette, remove the SpectroPellet® Protective Film and replace in preparation for a new briquetting operation.

EXPANDED PETROCHEMICAL OIL SPECTROSTANDARD® PRODUCT LINE

Expanded SpectroCertified® petrochemical standards now include complete sets in addition to individual units. SpectroStandard® Sulfur in mineral oil, diesel and synthetic fuel matrices and metals; multi-element wear metals; diluted and concentrated single element organo-metallic standards in oil and lubricating oil additive matrices; residual oil standards; chlorine in waste oils; low sulfur formulations. NIST, ASTM, EPA and CAN/GS conforming where applicable.

POLYETHYLENE AND POLYVINYL CHLORIDE SPECTROSTANDARD® POLYMERS

Powdered and 32 mm or 40 mm diameter solid disc PE and PVC polymers are available for RoHS/WHEE compliance analysis. Polyethylene (PE) standards contain: Br, Cd, Cr, Hg and Pb. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) standards contain: Br, Cd, Cr, Hg, Pb, Ca and Cl. Includes Quality Control Standards. The discs are integrated with Chemplex XRF Sample Cups, Cat. No: 1330 (32 mm) and 1340 (40 mm).

RoHS COMPLIANT XRF SAMPLE CUPS AND THIN-FILM SAMPLE SUPPORTS

Chemplex has adopted the illustrated symbol to indicate compliance of its XRF Sample Cups and Thin-Film Window products in accordance with the European Council Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS), Restriction of Hazardous Substances.

SpectroMicro® SAMPLE CUPS AVAILABLE IN ASSORTED APERTURE SIZES

Choose the right size volume sample cup to sample quantity. Accommodate limited or rare sample amounts. Maximize sample density exposure area. Eliminate “masking” techniques. "Flush-fitting" thin-film window planes maintain sample-to-target and sample-to-detector distances. Integrated filling funnel guides and centralizes sample on thin-film window. Available with 6, 10, 15 and 20 mm apertures. Usable with all 32 mm diameter sample holders.

Expanded Automatic 30 Ton SpectroPress® Product Line

The Automatic SpectroPress® product line has been expanded to include a model that self-centers and self-aligns 32, 35, 40 and 45 mm diameter evacuable stainless steel dies. A spindle with a knurled knob enables acceptance of variable die heights and permits easy ejection of the formed XRF sample pellet.

Both models, Cat. No. 4325 and 4335, boast simplicity and rapidity of use through two momentary push button controls. The “Up” button drives the ram upward for briquette formation and the “Down” button decompresses for briquette ejection procedures. An analog gauge indicates both tons and PSI in one ton and 50 PSI increments, respectively. Small, compact size for counter operation and sturdily built for repeated daily use. All models include an interior lighted sample chamber for better visibility.

XRF SAMPLE CUPS HAVE INTEGRATED THIN-FILM TRIMMERS

The troublesome procedure of trimming away extraneous thin-film is completely averted by using sample cups integrated with a Serrated Edge Thin-Film Trimming feature. Annoying thin-film clippings that tend to statically cling to everything are no longer an issue by using “Snap-On Ring” Thin-Film Assembly XRF Sample Cups. Simply tear away the thin-film from the assembled sample cup; trimming is close up to the cell.

Also, for users of Microporous Film with the 1500 Series XRF Sample Cups the NEW Integrated Thin-Film Trimmer will prove to be invaluable in trimming away the excess material.

XRF SAMPLE CUPS HAVE INTERNAL OVERFLOW RESERVOIRS

Conventional XRF Sample Cups equipped with overflow reservoirs are generally on the exterior tops. This may tend to inadvertently overflow into the sample chamber during analysis of thermally sensitive sample solutions or through handling. Now, the NEW 2100 Series XRF Sample Cups have internal Overflow Reservoirs. Any extraneous sample solutions collect within the sample cup completely eliminating spillages and clean up of the sample chamber. The Internal Overflow Reservoir also serves as a fill limit in introducing the sample into the sample cup.

NEW XRF SAMPLE CUPS FOR BRUKER AUTOMATIC S2 INSTRUMENTS

The 2100 Series XRF Sample Cups have been expanded for use with Bruker automatic S2 instruments with XFLASH© detectors. The new sample cup is assigned Cat. No. 2143. It incorporates all of the features of the 2140 designed for Bruker manual S2 and S4 instruments; integrated internal overflow reservoir, a snap-on cap and a thin-film window attachment sleeve.

NEW ETNOM® THIN-FILM IS WIDELY ACCEPTED

The recent introduction of Etnom®, a NEW Thin-Film Sample Support Material, has been widely acclaimed and accepted as choice for analyzing aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, particularly diesel fuel and gasoline. The substance is noteworthy for its chemical and softening resistance and increase in intensities especially for the long wavelength (lower KeV energy) spectral lines. Etnom® is available in SpectroMembrane® Sample Support Carrier Frames for convenience in handling, avoidance of troublesome static electrical charges and cross contamination issues.